that's nearly 6 million people. >> the eurozone [applause] fourth largest economy is stuck in recession. the conservative government has pushed ahead with a tough austerity program to lower the country's deficit. critics say those spending cuts are directly to blame for the rise in unemployment. but there's a bit of bright news in the eurozone -- portugal has made an early debut back on the financial market, successfully raising 2.5 billion euros in a debt auction this week. >> the government had to pay only 4.9% in interest, signaling investors are more confident about the country's finances. portugal was forced to accept an international bailout in 2011, the first time the country issue long-term bonds on the open market since then. then at a positive step for portugal [applause] finances, but the picture is still grim for many ordinary people. >> portugal faces another year of recession this year, and one in six people are out of work. that is a record. many people are giving up hope altogether and trying their luck abroad, not just in europe, but further afield as well. >> we met so